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Public speaking is an essential part of learning and life. To be able to communicate successfully, one must depend on far more than words. Students will learn different skills and techniques required for an effective speech. Some areas that will be covered are communication skills, eye contact, body language, voice projections, and evaluation techniques. We will begin the course by having the students participate in various activities as we focus on self-confidence and poise throughout the course. Students will receive direct instruction in organization, structure, visual aides, and learn how to give constructive feedback for a better presentation. Students will gain confidence while practicing these new strategies and will be more successful when giving presentations. The course syllabus will be based on the Sixth grade English-Language Arts Content Standards for California.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.a
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.b
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Public Speaking
Unit 1: Preparation Skills:
Methods of speaking
Speech purposes
Steps in speech preparation
Research methods
Formula for organizing a speech
Ways to arrange main points
Importance of outlining
How to outline
Unit 2: Visual Delivery
Demonstrative speech
Platform appearance and behavior
Use of visual aids
Impromptu speech
Nature of stage fright
How to control it.
Unit 3: Listening & Speaking
Listening response
Importance of listening
Hearing and listening
Duties of the listener
Articulation/Pronunciation
Voice production
Vocal variables of pitch, rate, quality, force Voice & articulation exercises
Diaphragmatic breathing
Propaganda devices
Unit 4: Informative speeches
Requirements of a speech to inform
How to make ideas clear
Attention factors
Unit 5: Humorous Speeches
Speech to entertain
Requirements for humor
How to use humor
Unit 6: Impromptu Speeches
Impromptu speeches
How to meet emergency speaking situations
Speech Grades are based on:
Classwork: 15%
Effort: 20%
Group Work/Participation: 15%
Speeches: 50%
Exploratory Speech Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L3MCqLgpd7D3eXSa6B1gvTz2pVe-BoukQ-wlK1Fyud8/edit#
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